Dr. Handy’s Corner — Treating a Fever: What to Consider

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In this new video about fevers, Dr. Handy says, “In actuality when you have fever with infection, this is a good thing.” Find out why as well as when a fever becomes a concern, how she approaches fevers with her own children, and what to consider when fevers are caused by something other than an infection.

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